BMW 1-series Cabrio · 120d Executive · Convertible · 2008 ‐ 2011

BMW began production from 2008 of autos type 1-series Cabrio, modification 120d Cabrio Executive and finished it in 2011. This 2-door cabriolet has a length of 4.4 meters, weight 1.5 tons and is designed to sit 4 people including the driver.

«1-series Cabrio 120d Cabrio Executive» automobile with a 6-speed sequential automatic gearbox is fitted to the rear-wheels. This auto can be accelerated for 8.2 seconds to 100 km/h, with a peak speed of 220 km/h, thanks to a 4-cylinders diesel motor engine with a «common rail fuel system», which produce a maximum output of 177 hp at 4000 rpm.

Fuel tank volume of this car is 51 l of diesel, thereby when intermediate fuel consumption is 5.8 liters per 100 km (4.7 l on the suburban, 7.6 liters in the urban), accordingly allows drive nearly 880 km without refueling.

The forward wheels of this automobile have ventilated disks, 300 mm brakes and attached to the chassis using suspension type «Double wishbone, independent, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Rearward wheels have ventilated disks, 300 mm brakes and attached to the undercarriage using suspension «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped stabilizer bar. Tires have the next dimensions - 205/55R16.

In conformity with the results of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of BMW 1-series Cabrio received the maximal quantity of stars - 5, indicating that it is a perfect safe auto. Furthermore to active safety systems (Traction control, Brake assistant, ESP, EBD, ABS), it is also equipped with passive safety (driver, head/curtain, side, passenger airbags).